News
Driver safe after truck rollover
A hay truck driver has walked away without serious injuries after his truck rolled at almost the exact location of a fatal car crash at Pomborneit last month.
Reserve designs unveiled
A much-needed overhaul of the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve has taken an important step, with the release of a new draft masterplan for the popular holiday park.
Container deposit scheme to hit Colac district
Reverse vending machines will appear in Colac and district from November as Victoria’s new container deposit scheme rolls out.
PHOTO FEATURE: Colac Imperials versus Simpson junior football and netball
The Colac Herald’s photographer Joel King stopped by the junior netball and football between Simpson and Colac Imperials at the weekend.
Divide for draft plan on climate
Community members have expressed both praise and criticism of Colac Otway Shire Council’s Climate Change Action Plan at town meetings throughout the district.
Man on best behaviour after bourbon incident
A man who stole bourbon from a Winchelsea supermarket by hiding it down his pants has promised to be on his best behaviour for the next six months.
Winter work keeps gardeners busy
Colac Otway Shire Council’s Parks and Gardens team members Jack Theodore, Tara Kerle and Brayden O’Dwyer are keeping busy keeping Colac and district public gardens in tip-top shape this winter.
Drugs found after rescue
A man who was airlifted from his stricken boat at Johanna and later found with more than 700 grams of cannabis in a cooler bag must pay a $750 fine.